Interesting quote by George Burns

If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity,I would have to say it is avoiding worry,stress and tension.And if you didn't ask me,I'd still have to say it.-George Burns

Quote by George Santayana

It seems a dreadful indignity to have a soul controlled by geography..-George Santayana

Another good book for book lovers

Books Make A Home:Elegant Ideas For Storing and Displaying Books(2011)-Book by Damian Thompson

Quote from Benjamin Disraeli

There is no greater risk than matrimony.But there is nothing happier than a happy marriage.-Benjamin Disraeli,1870,in a letter to Queen Victoria's daughter Louise,congratulating her on her engagement.

Nail polish on a hang nail

Nail polish on a hang nail-An old expression meaning 'Useless despite an attractive appearance'.

City in California

Due to its old world architecture,the city of Solvang,California is nicknamed 'The Danish Capital of America'.

Great quote by Christopher Hitchens

The search for Nirvana,like the search for Utopia or the end of history or the classless society is ultimately a futile and dangerous one.It involves,if it does not necessitate,the sleep of reason.There is no escape from anxiety and struggle.-Christopher Hitchens,LOVE,POVERTY AND WAR:JOURNEYS AND ESSAYS.

Three thought-provoking quotes

1.There can be no progress without head-on confrontation.-Christopher Hitchens
2.We live only for a few decades,and we fret ourselves enough for several lifetimes.-Christopher Hitchens,HITCH-22.
3.There are thorns in the crown which a man wears while he is in public life.-MacKenzie King

Quote on horses

Horses make a landscape look beautiful.-Alice Walker

Ambisinister

Ambisinister:A word used to describe people who are equally clumsy with both hands.The opposite of ambidextrous.

The Garlic Capital of the World

Gilroy,California is nicknamed 'The Garlic Capital of the World'.Every year Gilroy hosts the renowned garlic festival.Visit the website www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Rudolph Melone,the founder of California's Gilroy Garlic Festival died in 1993 at the age of 73.

Thing about E-books

The E in many e-books stands for 'expensive.'

A couple of great quotes

1.Never bend your head.Hold it high.Look the world straight in the eye.-Helen Keller
2.What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.-Christopher Hitchens

Quote from Arnold Toynbee

Civilizations die from suicide,not by murder.-Arnold Toynbee

Quote by Alphonse de Lamartine

Sometimes,when one person is missing,the whole world seems depopulated.-Alphonse de Lamartine(1790-1869),French writer and politician

Some interesting blogs from India

1 http://ourdelhistruggle.com
2 http://neoindian.org
3 www.indiauncut.com
4 http://littlebirdbombay.com
5 www.gourmetindia.com
6 www.poorinjava.com
7 www.whiteindianhousewife.com
8 http://meanindia.com
9 www.indiaoutsidemywindow.com
10 http://doubleexpat.blogspot.com
11 http://delhibound.blogspot.com

Quote by Langston Coleman

Luck is what you have left over after you give 100 percent.-Langston Coleman

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

You cannot see the mountain near.-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote by George Leonard

Not to dream boldly may turn out to be irresponsible.-Educator George Leonard

Fascinating fact about the planet Jupiter

Jupiter is 318 times as large as earth.

Quote by Christopher Lasch

Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success.-Christopher Lasch

Quote by Dagobert D.Runes

People travel to faraway places to watch,in fascination,the kind of people they ignore at home.-Philosopher Dagobert D.Runes